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"Provocative New Novel..." (Chestnut Hill Local)

"Provocative New Novel..." (Chestnut Hill Local)

Discussion of themes from A BLIND EYE (NineStar Press) with Chestnut Hill Local

Cutting: Regaining Control In Seemingly Uncontrollable Situations

Cutting: Regaining Control In Seemingly Uncontrollable Situations

How are children able to regain control in circumstances that are seemingly beyond their control?

domestic violenceDavid JacksonMarch 7, 2021self injury, cutting, coping, mental health, coping skills Comment

Physical Restraint Techniques In Psychiatric Care

Physical Restraint Techniques In Psychiatric Care

Use of restraint in treatment settings has greatly decreased over the years, but restraints continue to be a primary strategy for the control of children in care facilities. Racial biases factor in to the use of restraint for children of color. A BLIND EYE coming April 2021 (Ninestar Press)

racial disparitiesDavid JacksonMarch 5, 2021restraint, physical restraint, developmental disabilities, mental health, mental health treatment, mechanical restraints, A Blind Eye, racism, racial bias, racial disparities, income disparities, prader willi syndrome, pediatric congregate care, residential treatment facilities, RTF, mh treatment Comment